The sensational Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ scandal is officially back in the headlines as the fallout continues like a butterfly effect. Ever since former Astronomer HR head Kristin Cabot was caught on the jumbotron cosying up with then-boss Andy Byron, the affair has sparked headlines worldwide, forcing the lovers to resign from Astronomer. And now, the scandal has officially blown up into a marital collapse.
Months after the Coldplay kiss-cam scandal made headlines, reports now confirm that Kristin Cabot has filed for divorce from her wealthy husband, Andrew Cabot. The filing comes a month after the viral video forced both Kristin and Astronomer CEO Andy Byron to resign. In a clever move, Astronomer even brought in Coldplay frontman Chris Martin’s ex-wife, Gwyneth Paltrow, as a temporary spokesperson.
Kristin’s separation marks the third divorce for her billionaire husband, Andrew Cabot, whose past splits were no less messy. Here’s what to know about the heir’s massive net worth, costly divorce settlements, and whether the stakes could be higher this time around.
The viral kiss-cam moment that sparked it all
The Coldplay kiss-cam scandal is one of the most viral moments of 2025, blowing up worldwide. For those unaware, the incident happened on July 16, 2025, at Coldplay’s Boston concert when the camera zoomed in on Kristin and then-CEO Andy Byron on the jumbotron. The pair looked like a couple in love sharing a cosy moment before they panicked, realising thousands were watching.
Kristin and Andy, with the fear evident in their eyes, quickly ducked away from the camera to hide their faces, but the damage had been done. Chris Martin even teased from the stage, joking they were either ‘having an affair or just very shy.’
What the pair wouldn’t have imagined in their wildest dreams, the moment blew up on the internet almost immediately and sparked global attention, with millions of users posting their panicked faces in memes. In fact, Andy Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan, had also shared the viral moment on her Instagram Stories, and the world knew the scandal would lead to a trail of fallouts.
Weeks after Byron’s wife, Megan, filed a divorce petition and even removed the surname from her social media handles, reports are rife that ex-Astronomer HR, Kristin Cabot, has also filed divorce papers in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on August 13, 2025.
How Andrew Cabot reacted to the scandal
Andrew Cabot, CEO of Privateer Rum and heir to one of Boston’s wealthiest families, wasn’t even in the U.S. the night of the kiss cam fallout. He was on a business trip in Japan when the scandal blew up into an overnight sensation. According to his ex-wife, Julia, Andrew brushed off the scandal.
Julia, who was married to Andrew for four years before separating in 2018, told the Daily Mail that she had reached out to Cabot after knowing about the scandal, and he dismissed it, saying he and Kristin were separating. Julia was quoted as saying:
“He’s saying her life has nothing to do with him, even though they were married and shared a house. But then, the only thing he cares about is money.”
According to Julia, the news of the scandal came as more of an embarrassment for Andrew than heartbreak. Even though the couple has been married since 2022, Kristin’s infidelity probably did not even affect him, as per his ex-wife. Julia added:
“Personally, I don’t think he’s affected by what happened at all. I don’t think his feelings are hurt. He’s probably embarrassed, if anything.”
Inside Andrew Cabot’s billion-dollar fortune and past divorces
Andrew Cabot isn’t just known for his marriage to Kristin and his turbulent marital past. The 52-year-old businessman is also an heir to one of the oldest and wealthiest families in Boston. According to the New York Post, Andrew Cabot’s family fortune as of 2025 is valued at USD 15.4 billion. His name is also tied to the prestigious Privateer Rum brand, where he serves as CEO.
Alongside Andrew Cabot’s immense wealth, his life has been marked by a streak of divorces. Although he and Julia are now on speaking terms, their split was no less messy. The ex-spouses had been married for four years, and their divorce took two years to finalise. Julia, a 63-year-old yoga teacher, reportedly walked away with a USD 1 million payout, a USD 1.9 million home, and even a luxury Jaguar.
Before Julia, Andrew was married to Maud Cabot, with whom he shares two children. The former couple reportedly finalised their divorce in 2013, but not much information is available about their divorce.
Could the stakes be higher this time?
Given the billionaire’s history of expensive divorces, Kristin Cabot’s divorce from Andrew could prove far more complicated than his past splits. Not long before the kiss cam fallout, the couple had purchased a USD 2.2 million coastal home in Rye, New Hampshire, taking out a joint mortgage with Morgan Stanley in March 2025.
With both of their names tied to the property, dividing assets could get messy, especially if Kristin pushes for a larger share of Andrew’s billion-dollar inheritance. Given Andrew’s history of pricey settlements, insiders are already questioning whether this divorce could turn into his most expensive settlement yet.
Fallout from the Coldplay scandal beyond Kristin and Andrew Cabot
The kiss cam scandal has not only affected the lives of Kristin and Andy Byron but also wrecked their respective families. Byron’s wife, Megan, has dropped his surname and left their marital home, signalling another broken family in the aftermath. Earlier reports stated that Megan has also filed for a divorce from Andy Byron.
With Andrew Cabot’s staggering wealth and history of hefty payouts, all eyes are on how much this divorce will cost the billionaire heir.
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